Job Description

Hawkeye Forest Products LP., a subsidiary of Baillie Lumber Co., has an immediate opening for a Procurement Forester / Log Buyer. This position will be filled by an experienced forester, who is disciplined and responsible enough to work in a remote setting. The hiring area for this job is West Central Wisconsin, Southeast Minnesota, or Northeast/ Central IA.

Located in the village of Trempealeau, Wisconsin, Hawkeye Forest Products specializes in the production of green and kiln dried Walnut lumber. We utilize a modern sawmill and drying facility, producing high quality lumber, timbers, and other proprietary and custom products.

General Job Description

This job requires daily travel to logging sites and timber sales. Logs or timber are measured, graded and purchased via direct negotiation or bid. Other job responsibilities include trucking coordination, timber sale administration and uploading scale data to the computer. Candidates for this position have two years of experience in a forestry related setting with some experience buying logs or timber.

Specific Requirements (including but not limited to)

• Scaling and grading logs and trees.
• Using handheld data collectors to scale logs.
• Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers.
• Use of computer programs including email, excel, and word.
• Ability to work independently in a safe and effective manner.
• Adherence to safety policies.

Essential Experience

• A degree from a two-year technical program or 4-year undergraduate program in a forest products related field or log/timber buying experience.

Compensation Package

Competitive wages, medical and dental health care coverage, paid vacation/holidays, and company matching 401(k) plan.

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